tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30772814268149500112024-03-14T00:50:03.090-05:00Tracy/Design Lab 443Design Lab 443http://www.blogger.com/profile/15537373622139439739noreply@blogger.comBlogger608125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077281426814950011.post-82537869777151438862023-08-09T14:11:00.000-05:002023-08-09T14:11:29.098-05:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Super cute T-shirts and sweatshirts</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">for your HTV & SVG designs...</span></p><p style="text-align: center;">Best fitted T-shirt... </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3OP9Owx" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="2067" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzuSLdmn2JzDijhhIRvphuk4Vd4BF80TNZKAlaXvZhqE0Ggp0xICLr16Ky4lstBtapakKkCSZJN3Tz-a9rcYMC0Es-wbJA2oYPfTZFc7UGqbSqeE8wNcWguMY-NipcwVt9qt3FvmM6BdP4G43N86QiE_JKo46bhk5C7ywLmuIE3QfkaIjVsENWBMzZa88/w265-h400/tshirt1.png" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3OP9Owx" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Buy the T-shirt here.</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These do run small so I usually size up one size.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Best sweatshirt...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the look of this California Wave Hoodie,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the neck and hem are so cute and they are really soft!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3qt1bOL" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfrgoow9PcxV88WX5yFY2Viww2pPgqMCXxKO1j6Gdve8KBvRadVWIIxXsKfxJXZq_YHDanD8po45Q_5SgJNjdFGcI9sYNOOZtdbLyIWn-VxI1z5NcJiqXVyXNTxScfe4uZHScap-w0STQ_5rDfBsqFvk3VFY_jpAYjTTbY2fdIRkNTuhN2BCS1VO09tpw/w266-h400/sweatshirt%201.png" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3qt1bOL" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Buy the sweatshirt here.</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Like my Scout t-shirt designs?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Find them here in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/happygotype" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">my etsy shop.</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="background-color: #fff2cc; caret-color: rgb(15, 17, 17); color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3633" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguE_lvxnC5ikDphRshBuZB0NRUqE3IMrXEznbh2flKWxh4ZTLL24AAYRB6MdoaNnOabVPFKtza4Zgl_XfwQb7tBlZBGNGEZh3aq6BGmu7K-ojUPYJb-ra-eJ3fyp5dYZUHzK-bcHyiICyyS2Tp4mmLGcIktA5DiTCmZYd7qI4xGBIA0V80UBk9tCuh/w532-h640/WebsterMouseHouse%20copy2.jpg" width="532" /></a></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">We made these halloween bottles using these items below. </div></span></div><p></p><div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3CnU51a" style="font-family: trebuchet;" target="_blank">-Glass Bottles Rounded</a></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><div style="text-align: left;">-<a href="https://amzn.to/3rlmGxR">Glass Bottle tube style</a></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3y1QVNR" target="_blank">-Foam Ball to make eyeballs</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3BYBdEH" target="_blank">-Red feathers for the Phoenix fathers</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3CxeEZj" target="_blank">-White beads for the human teeth</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3LYzdR6" target="_blank">- Blue beads for the Unicorn Tears</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3UT2sZF" target="_blank">- Green Sculpety for the dragon scales</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3E7dIf7">- Red food coloring for the various organs</a> </div><div style="text-align: left;">- Ribbon for the various organs</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Other items in this halloween scene...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3C59tyi" target="_blank">- Mirrors</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3BWjrC0" target="_blank">- Fire Place Mantle</a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Most of these as you can see you just put the items like the beads or feathers into the jar. For the eyeballs we colored circles on the balls to make the colored part of the eye and the black part of the eye. For the organs we put bits of white and red ribbon and cording into the jar and added the red food coloring. For the dragon scales we flattened a tiny bit of sculptey clay and baked it. Then we cut it up into tiny scale like pieces. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">For all of the bottles we made tags or labels out of paper and either taped or glued them on and some we added a bit of thread around the top.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">These were so easy and fun to make... Happy Halloween!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc; caret-color: rgb(15, 17, 17); color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.</i></span></p>Design Lab 443http://www.blogger.com/profile/15537373622139439739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077281426814950011.post-77231707053336282812022-08-30T14:46:00.004-05:002022-09-08T18:14:29.106-05:00<p>During the beginning of covid we created a mouse house. I had always loved the mouse houses at the <a href="https://www.magichouse.org" target="_blank">Magic House</a> and wanted to make one at my house. Well covid hit and like most people all activities stopped and we were left with too much time on our hands. My husband finally agreed to cut a hole into a perfectly good wall. I think he only agreed to help take my mind off the unknown stresses and fear of covid. I am so happy with how it turned out, we have several different rooms that we built to switch out for the season. Anna has used purchased miniature room kits and we have also build our own rooms from scratch. It's always a fun project that we can work on together.</p><p>Follow the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/webster_mouse_house/" target="_blank">Webster Mouse House</a> on instagram to see the current rooms and fun we are having with it! </p><p><a href="https://www.designlab443.com/webstermousehouse" target="_blank">Click here to view the Mouse House shop.</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6wRvBCqWJOThWcD8GjCDXSfTbeMt1vO3JbmDa5yaN3XpIcwIxWuYLYx8az4vS6uplC8hhnH9fFdcD4hKRYI5mEFnXZG2CQb97N0u4eBRVh0Wo5cO9Wb_ED0Ofxd4f6NkQCCwrmJx0_aLtXa0EwUlz3xbtKa76KedMtBV6F-njaomhRqoHEN8YXQOr/s4032/IMG_8713.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6wRvBCqWJOThWcD8GjCDXSfTbeMt1vO3JbmDa5yaN3XpIcwIxWuYLYx8az4vS6uplC8hhnH9fFdcD4hKRYI5mEFnXZG2CQb97N0u4eBRVh0Wo5cO9Wb_ED0Ofxd4f6NkQCCwrmJx0_aLtXa0EwUlz3xbtKa76KedMtBV6F-njaomhRqoHEN8YXQOr/w400-h300/IMG_8713.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjycRJcwtuyZzRwQ_YqobaNDgTklz1QHLRmCViOLwY4oRd6SfYHbFEhYoghS7l7NDBZD4n1GBBKb6JTTCslwjwGW-o2tZIghEnBfDnjOAtmtWRUup41mzqVWusLjSMNuG6nlur_jlBXipkF6EABa3BnGlXEdeDgpW78H9_yrSpubRk_3M59b9v_CIva/s4032/IMG_8537.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjycRJcwtuyZzRwQ_YqobaNDgTklz1QHLRmCViOLwY4oRd6SfYHbFEhYoghS7l7NDBZD4n1GBBKb6JTTCslwjwGW-o2tZIghEnBfDnjOAtmtWRUup41mzqVWusLjSMNuG6nlur_jlBXipkF6EABa3BnGlXEdeDgpW78H9_yrSpubRk_3M59b9v_CIva/s320/IMG_8537.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGKwm_TExwU1KQMcngo7ekkAtclZUgA7hin_BSjqDViVoy8yi_KkCoXofS7NqWq19cmZ5zmTxS2RqfgZ0ZcnspHdq-AikCsxt_l1TsikfatRzMlx9sCJ7tpcKbpgBKM0vHfCrEoAvxsf7AG5NJG1n7TivoHJHrcLzRuTcFA0KdGl1nxapAsp13OtaI/s4032/IMG_8539.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGKwm_TExwU1KQMcngo7ekkAtclZUgA7hin_BSjqDViVoy8yi_KkCoXofS7NqWq19cmZ5zmTxS2RqfgZ0ZcnspHdq-AikCsxt_l1TsikfatRzMlx9sCJ7tpcKbpgBKM0vHfCrEoAvxsf7AG5NJG1n7TivoHJHrcLzRuTcFA0KdGl1nxapAsp13OtaI/s320/IMG_8539.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxufJ5gvHA-gnIowWj-xx-Glj9unCnZoc6r__QonNftgMUuSVw5P9YOsh_H6l8xT7801PL4559BC5NQusiog0UZqtEUnvuRDEorTwGvrBEQ7Gud1-4h2K_Ooy2W4Re-yaUvyo86Zmop8ITQwZKIzyj_5FNOzb2hvF76GmGQNdGumXIvGrlyTOeMm7/s4032/IMG_8599.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxufJ5gvHA-gnIowWj-xx-Glj9unCnZoc6r__QonNftgMUuSVw5P9YOsh_H6l8xT7801PL4559BC5NQusiog0UZqtEUnvuRDEorTwGvrBEQ7Gud1-4h2K_Ooy2W4Re-yaUvyo86Zmop8ITQwZKIzyj_5FNOzb2hvF76GmGQNdGumXIvGrlyTOeMm7/s320/IMG_8599.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNM9HOpsXkiwbciz1WgzWuQovQb4Pvp_3FNqvK00Jn7PA8H7b3-o2f0Wv-1IPBQMBp9rp2EG1KV_PVFYUO1ERWYCpp-C52GT2HcusXfB9Dq1KaZafh_GoU2NCu-U1AZPvu6Z0TMF3p5LSPiIyHo1d_biAgaNXg_O1tZXx8Nw5XQ5FajsAcksghKKM8/s2048/IMG_8719.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNM9HOpsXkiwbciz1WgzWuQovQb4Pvp_3FNqvK00Jn7PA8H7b3-o2f0Wv-1IPBQMBp9rp2EG1KV_PVFYUO1ERWYCpp-C52GT2HcusXfB9Dq1KaZafh_GoU2NCu-U1AZPvu6Z0TMF3p5LSPiIyHo1d_biAgaNXg_O1tZXx8Nw5XQ5FajsAcksghKKM8/s320/IMG_8719.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Design Lab 443http://www.blogger.com/profile/15537373622139439739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077281426814950011.post-78992939011587925722019-08-15T11:27:00.002-05:002022-09-09T11:29:04.287-05:00Who loves girl scouts? 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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Amelia spoke to 5 classrooms at two different elementary schools and two girl scout troops. Overall sharing her information with 138 kids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Her speech...<br /> This is about plastic water bottles and how they affect the earth. Originally people thought using plastic water bottles was crazy, since we have our own running water at home that we just pull a handle and comes out. Why buy that bottled up right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But through convincing and persuading , we now believe that bottled water is safer than tap water. But that might not be the case most brands just use tap water and filter it. A lot of people fall for words like "spring" or "natural" and assume its good for them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Lets assume you buy bottled water and let it sit out for a very long time. The water could possible absorb the chemicals coming from the plastic, making it harmful to you. On another note, even if you do recycle, there is a chance that bottle could end up in the ocean, or some landfill in another country. The best plan to stop all those risks is just to use a reusable water bottle. Then, you would never have to use another plastic bottle again.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />This stuff applies to pretty much all plastics, so there are different things you can do to eliminate different types of plastics. For example, when you are at a restaurant, avoid using plastic straws.<br /> <br /> In general avoid using things like plastic utensils, plastic water bottles, sandwich bags, plastic gloves, shopping bags, straws and styrofoam cups and plates. In conclusion, saying no to plastic water bottles will help the environment. Don't forget to use your reusable water bottle whenever you can!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;">I did this project for my Girl Scout silver award. To get this award, you have to work 50 hours and make a positive change in the world.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<br />Design Lab 443http://www.blogger.com/profile/15537373622139439739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077281426814950011.post-47353161904919243262015-03-05T10:42:00.001-06:002015-03-06T17:01:55.384-06:00So simple, so wonderful<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I found this note on my bed last night from my youngest daughter. Something so short, sweet and simple can sure fill your heart in a second. My heart is full and smiling.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" face="'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif">In the winter when it's cold and windy outside I love to sit next to my fireplace. But just sitting near it in a chair is not enough... no I like to plop myself right in front of it. But over time that's not the most comfortable and my butt or leg would usually fall asleep. So I looked around for some options and I thought these game style chairs would be perfect. Light enough for me to move around and more support than a bean bag. But man are these things ugly, they scream man cave or teen boys room.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" face="'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif">I picked up these two used game chairs on my neighborhood swap and sell for $10 each. A dear friend of mine had this perfect fabric that she generously gave to me (I had been looking for the right fabric for weeks and she walks into my house with it! I was meant to be!)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" face="'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif">2. Now I did not think the glue would hold over time with me and the girls sitting on the chair so I reinforced the edging with upholstery nail heads. The frame of this chair was wood so I could hammer them right into the edge. I love the finished look it gave the chair.</span><div><br /></div><div>Click here for the <a href="https://amzn.to/3xcxktZ" target="_blank">nail heads</a> I used.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" face="'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif">Pretty easy right? Now you can make that ugly game chair match our own decor... yes it's still a game chair, but it's a pretty one and super comfy to sit next to the fire.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Scene: Me hounding Anna once again about practicing her violin.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Me: You know the teacher told you to practice everyday that you eat.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Anna: Then I will not eat on Saturdays.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ugh, sometimes she is so stubborn... but she also cracks me up.</span>Design Lab 443http://www.blogger.com/profile/15537373622139439739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077281426814950011.post-73268674412062635232014-12-25T11:03:00.000-06:002015-01-06T11:04:43.217-06:00Season's Greetings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Design Lab 443http://www.blogger.com/profile/15537373622139439739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077281426814950011.post-10254595629639100242014-09-26T11:36:00.000-05:002014-09-26T11:37:16.209-05:00Happy Go Type - a new etsy shop<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> I opened another etsy shop, in my free time... yes I'm crazy! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">But I'm also excited to launch this new shop with instant downloadable prints... it's so easy. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There are lots of prints to choose from and I am adding new prints weekly, so check back often!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Click here to visit my shop: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/happygotype?ref=hdr_shop_menu#" target="_blank">Happy Go Type</a></span></span><br />
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My husband Brian posted this video of Amelia for me (now age 10). It made my day!!! This is one of my favorite memories of the girls as babies, the darling giggles.<br />
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It makes my heart smile.Design Lab 443http://www.blogger.com/profile/15537373622139439739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077281426814950011.post-53521018998740428102014-04-09T11:01:00.003-05:002014-04-09T11:09:23.757-05:00Green beans and throw up<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Design Lab 443http://www.blogger.com/profile/15537373622139439739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077281426814950011.post-6045888859630597102014-01-01T08:00:00.000-06:002014-01-01T08:00:06.584-06:002014 - Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anna finally decided to write a list for Santa, up until now she did not have any ideas of what she wanted.</div>
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Do you know that polly car that we used to play with but Broke? </div>
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I want it so so so badly!</div>
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Did you notice the "make me fly"? What am I to do with that request? I guess she figures Santa hands out magic super powers? At least I think we can find a polly pocket car!</div>
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<br />Design Lab 443http://www.blogger.com/profile/15537373622139439739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077281426814950011.post-16970011915952049382013-12-12T11:18:00.001-06:002013-12-12T11:20:10.408-06:00Saint Nick 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week Saint Nick came to our house. At our house Saint Nick is Santa's helper, he plays several roles:<br />
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Stork: he drops of the elf on the shelf<br />
Santa: he leaves little trinkets and treats (this year he gave holiday socks, tree shaped cakes, and a mystery lego figure)<br />
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Above is Amelia's note to Santa, this is the short version, she has another LONG list also. Where as Anna has not asked for one thing. I keep asking her what she wants and she says I don't know. It's odd to have them both on extreme ends of the spectrum.<br />
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Not sure why Amelia wanted a fat elf, we get a new elf every year and maybe she wanted to mix it up? Before the elf on the shelf was popular I already collected the vintage knee hugger elfs. So as an extra reason to add to my collection Saint Nick brings us a new one each year. This year they named him "Little Wittle". Now the elf antics can begin!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My little spunky monkey has turned 8 today! She is loving, a smarty pants and a giggle bunny all rolled into one.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Loving: She loves to give Brian and I hugs, everyday when we leave for work or school we get wonderful hugs to start our day.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Smarty pants: She likes to get her way and when she doesn't she shuts down pretty fast. She usually curls into a ball and pouts on the couch. She is very stubborn, friends or family can't convince her to do anything she does not want to. This might be a good or bad thing in the future.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Giggle bunny: Anna loves to laugh, from tickles, movies or fun silliness with her big sister. The other day she came out of school with this drawing on her hand, she told me she drew it on her hand to remind her to be happy. Oh, I just love that!</span><br />
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Design Lab 443http://www.blogger.com/profile/15537373622139439739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077281426814950011.post-44623815621247466982013-09-19T08:00:00.000-05:002013-09-19T12:28:16.051-05:00Our 14 hour car ride to Williamsburg, VA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This summer we drove the farthest we have ever gone with the girls. Our vacation was in Williamsburg, VA which is 14 hours from St. Louis, MO. We decided to stop overnight both ways to break up the trip. I knew the girls would be watching several movies on this long trip but I wanted to have some fun breaks from the DVD player. I looked around for some fun ideas to keep the girls busy for the long trip there and back. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> On our last car trip we played the licence plate game with a scratch piece of paper making a list. This time I printed out a map for each girls to color in or cross off as we saw the licence plates. I really liked this because it also helps with learning all the states.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I found this idea on pinterest. Make copies of your families heads, slip them into plastic sleeves and let the kids draw the bodies, hats, etc.... or bat wings as Amelia drew onto our dog Groucho. This was a lot of fun, we all got a few good laughs from this activity. I also liked that it doesn't take up much room and because we used dry eraser markers they can be reused over and over. I found the idea here on this blog: <a href="http://www.allfortheboys.com/home/2013/2/18/surviving-sick-days-diy-dry-erase-book.html" target="_blank">All For The Boys</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I also a bought a few new coloring books to help keep them busy and the snack box was also a big hit. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Overall our trip there and back went very well with the girls.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Brian and I now know we can all survive the super long car trip. The question now is... where to go next year?</span></div>
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<br />Design Lab 443http://www.blogger.com/profile/15537373622139439739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077281426814950011.post-72880961636447462682013-08-12T12:27:00.003-05:002022-09-09T11:39:47.076-05:00What I'm reading... Out of My Mind By Sharon M Draper<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Out-My-Mind-Sharon-Draper/dp/1416971718?crid=15GTIJST8UCJE&keywords=%22Out+of+My+Mind%22+by+Sharon+M+Draper.&qid=1662741495&sprefix=the+art+of+racing+in+the+rain+by+garth+stein%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-3&linkCode=li3&tag=designlab443-20&linkId=864a4eb5148a11bc9ed2c14221c90fa7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=1416971718&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=designlab443-20&language=en_US" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=designlab443-20&language=en_US&l=li3&o=1&a=1416971718" style="border: none; margin: 0px;" width="1" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">My mom just retired as a 4 & 5 grade teacher. When she left school she took many of her books to give to Amelia who is starting the 4th grade this year. She pulled this book out of the box saying it was really good. Amelia found some other books to read so I picked up this one... </span><a href="https://amzn.to/3esmiu8" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">"Out of My Mind" by Sharon M Draper. </a></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" face="'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif">I would say it's a 5th grade to adult book and I truly feel that everyone should read it! It is very well written with a great story everyone can learn something from. The book is about a life story of a girl growing up who can not move or talk. She is labeled as mentally and physically disabled, but once they give her the tools to express herself the world is finally able see the true Melody.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" face="'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif">A lovely book that makes you stop and think, a must read! </span></div>
<br />Design Lab 443http://www.blogger.com/profile/15537373622139439739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077281426814950011.post-81336226159336168922013-08-07T11:20:00.000-05:002013-08-07T11:20:08.263-05:00Summer 2013<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">With only one more week of summer until the kids head back to school I look back at our summer. I feel I was able to keep the girls busy but also allowed enough free time for them to just be kids. But not too much free time so that I think I only heard, "I bored" twice all summer long.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Embroidery Camp - Hosted by me</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- 10 Day Vacation to Williamsburg, VA</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Big Family Camping Weekend at Johnson Shut-Ins</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Remembering Grandpa - Funeral weekend</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yes, it was a busy, fun summer that flew by so fast! School supplies are packed up and ready to go. Good bye summer... it sure was fun, we'll catch you next year!</span><br />
<br />Design Lab 443http://www.blogger.com/profile/15537373622139439739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3077281426814950011.post-58625938676174694852013-07-02T16:03:00.000-05:002013-07-02T16:03:24.712-05:00Custom Scrabble Family Print<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Frame and hang... why didn't I think of doing this one sooner?</span><br />
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it just made my day!!!</div>
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